IRL: Steve Knapp Suffers Broken Back in IRL Crash at Atlanta

HAMPTON, GA: Steve Knapp continues to rest in a local
hospital after suffering fractures to bones in his back. The injuries
resulted from a frightening crash during the running of the Kobalt
Mechanics Tools 500 in Atlanta Saturday night.

Knapp, the 1998 Indy 500 rookie of the year, was involved in a four-car
crash on lap 88. He spun in front of Ronnie Johncox, Jeff Ward, and
Stephan Gregoire. All other drivers were uninjured in the accident.

Knapp is expected to be transported to an Indianapolis hospital this week.
He will continue to receive treatment in Indianapolis.

Scott Sharp, driving the Delphi Automotive sponsored car for Tom Kelly,
was the eventual winner of the race. It was Sharps first win of the 1999
Pep Boys Indy Racing League season.